Behavioral Health Therapist - PRN

United States·Brigham Citymid

OtherBehavioral Health

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EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1.

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About the Role

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Plans, organizes, implements and evaluates therapy for assigned patients. Provides social work services for patients and families including plans for discharge, aftercare, and linkage to available community resources. Effectively adjusts communication with the patient (legal guardian, and/or family) with consideration given to age, level of understanding, developmental stage and clinical status. Practices in accordance with designated standards and ethics set by respective professional association guidelines.

Requirements

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1. Must possess current licensure as required by state board where services will be provided:

WV: Must possess ONE of the following state licensure requirements:

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) OR Provisional Licensed Counselor through the West Virginia Board of Counseling

Licensed Psychologist OR Licensed Psychologist Supervised through the West Virginia Board of Examiners in Psychology

Certified Nurse Practitioner AND Advanced National Certification in Psychiatric Nursing through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB)

Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW) OR Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) OR Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) issued by the WV Board of Social Work

MD: Must possess ONE of the following state licensure requirements:

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) through Maryland Board of Professional Counselors & Therapists

Licensed Psychologist through the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

Certified Nurse Practitioner through the Maryland Board of Medicine - Psychiatric-Mental Health AND Advanced National Certification in Psychiatric Nursing through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB)

Licensed Certified Social Worker – Clinical (LCSW-C) OR Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) through the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners

2. Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire.

3. State criminal background check and Federal (if applicable), as required for regulated areas

1. Two (2) years training and/or experience in Behavioral Health Therapy.

Responsibilities

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1. Able to bend, stoop, reach and be capable of normal rotation, standing and walking for an 11-12 hour shift.

2. Able to use a computer keyboard, monitor and mouse and be able to use and apply hospital software programs.

3. Able to answer telephones and transcribe messages

4. Able to communicate verbally, written and electronically with healthcare personnel, families and patients.

5. Able to wear latex or vinyl gloves, with frequent changes and hand washing.

6. Must be proficient in the use of assorted equipment supplies and techniques associated with the delivery of patient care.

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United States of America (Non-Exempt)

315 BMC Neuro Behavioral Health Services

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.